Who can tell me more about these two figurines. I got them as a Christmas present and I do not know what they are. Does anyone know anything about what this is, When it was made, whether they are old or no ? Are they Chinese or Japanese?
It says Bisquit (photo 4) and I think because of the hardness that they are indeed made ??of bisquit porcelain. But again, I do not know anything for sure. The material feels cold and hard as stone. The figures are about 6.5 cm long.

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Agram.m, 1 year agoMoonstonelover21 thanks for your quick loving can you tell me more about them please?

Moonstonelover21, 1 year agoThese might have been prizes from the Bisquit company who placed them in every package......like they did the tea company with figurines...

Agram.m, 1 year agoMoonstonelover21 thanks for your comment, it could be you tell.

jwendell222, 1 year agoHi Marga, based on your pictures, the figures are not biscuit, which is unfired clay destined to become porcelain after firing. If it is not coated with ceramics, it becomes bisque, and may be white or colored.. The figures are slightly translucent, not a characteristic of bisque. I would say they are molded composition, They appear to be two of the three Chinese Star Gods, Shou on the right holding the peach of longevity. The one on the left could be Lu, but he is often shown with a scroll. I searched for a Bisquit company without finding one. Your figures appear to have a faint reddish brown cast or patina. I have a set of four of the seven Japanese Lucky Gods with the same patina, and they are definitely cast composition. A hot pin test, if positive, would indicate composition, but if negative, would not rule it out. If you need information for a proper hot pin test, let me know. Best wishes, Jim

jwendell222, 1 year agoHi Marga, using pliers, force the eye end of a large needle into a wine cork. Using a candle heat the point of the needle to a red heat. Quickly force the tip against the bottom of the figure where it will not show. Examine with a magnifier. Resin will be penetrated and leave a small crater surrounding the hole. Stone, ivory, bone, and some composition will not be marked. I think these will test positive. I can only guess at the age, likely second half of the 20th century, but could be earlier. You can reply on this post and I'll get your comments. Regards, Jim

TubeAmp, 1 year agoNo need to test it, the mold marks used in plastic/resin casting are clearly visible on the figures back (Two indented circles).